Awards Details

Coil and throw a rope to a casualty 12m away and pull to the side, in less than 30 seconds

Swim 400m continuously in clothing (long sleeved top and trousers) using three different strokes. Each stroke must be performed continuously for 100m (Lifesaving Backstroke, Sidestroke, Breaststroke or Front Crawl) in less than 15 minutes

Tread water for 2 minutes before removing clothing then swim 50m to a point of support in deep water. Climb out of deep water unaided

Demonstrate any 2 from the following in clear deep water; fall-in, compact jump or shallow dive

Swim 10m then demonstrate a Reverse

Swim 10m then demonstrate a Standoff

Swim 20m to an unconscious casualty. Surface dive and recover an object from 1m depth of water. At the surface swop the object for and unconscious casualty. Turn the casualty over then perform a swim and tow for 20m using sidestroke. This is a timed swim and must be completed in less than 2 minutes 30 seconds. Shout for help

Demonstrate supported rescue breathing whilst waiting for help

Demonstrate the support position

Using initiative, assist 2 casualties in difficulty up to 15m away in shallow water. Demonstrate non-contact rescues of both casualties, instruct casualties what to do and assist to land. Treat for shock

Using appropriate hand signals from land direct another swimmer to a point where an unconscious casualty has disappeared from sight in deep water

Using any recognised competitive stroke, swim 400m continuously, in less than 12 minutes

Complete the Rookie Life Support Award

Summary of Rookie Silver Skills

Upon completion of Silver Stages 1, 2 and 3 Rookies should be able to:

Swim continuously in clothing (long sleeved top, Trousers, or a skirt) for 200m on your front and back (100m on your front and 100m on your back), in less than 10 minutes.

Demonstrate a reaching rescue to a casualty 2m away, instruct them what to do

Throw a buoyant aid to a casualty 8m away. Instruct them what to do

Enter shallow water and wade to a casualty 10m away. Using a throwing aid, instruct the casualty what to do.

Enter shallow water and wade to a casualty 10m away. Using a rigid aid instruct the casualty what to do.

Place casualty in the support position

Tread water for 3 minutes, shouting and signalling for help every 30 seconds or so

Swim 100m during which perform 2 feet first and head first surface dives, recover an object in 1m of water before surfacing

In shallow water turn a face down ‘unconscious casualty’ face up and walk to the poolside whilst shouting for help.

Coil and throw a rope to a casualty 10m away and pull to the side in less than 45 seconds

Enter deep water using a straddle jump

Demonstrate a fall-in entry into clear deep water

Swim 20m continuously with your head out of the water on your front

Summary of Rookie Bronze Skills

Upon completion of Bronze Stages 1, 2 and 3 Rookies should be able to:

Throw a buoyant aid to a casualty 5m away and instruct them back to the side

Demonstrate a reach rescue to a casualty 2m away

Throw a non buoyant aid (rope) to a casualty 8m away

Enter deep water safely and confidently

Perform a feet first surface dive and swim underwater 5m before surfacing

Climb out in deep water without using the steps

Survive & Save

“Survive & Save” is the new lifesaving standard. There are Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels for you to take part in. You can also choose any one of Medallion, Beach, Stillwater or Sport programmes as areas to specialize in for each medal category.

You can complete just one or all four of the specialist areas before you move on to the next medal. Once you have completed the “Survive & Save” programme there is still the ultimate challenge for you – the Distinction Award. This is presented when you have successfully completed 3 Gold Level categories.

The new “Survive & Save” programme has been reviewed and developed over several years with many trainers, committees and candidates contributing to a new and exciting format for our clubs, trainers and YOU the candidate.

“Survive & Save” is the most significant update to the Senior Awards programme for a generation and we are confident that you will find the programme interesting, stimulating, challenging and rewarding.